KERALA - God's Own Country
Day 1: Cochin Arrival
- Arrive at Cochin International Airport
- Explore Fort Kochi: Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church
- Visit Dutch Palace and Jewish Synagogue in Mattancherry
- Evening Kathakali performance
- Spice market exploration
Day 2: Munnar Hill Station
- Drive to Munnar through scenic tea plantations
- Visit Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point
- Explore Tea Museum and tea factory
- Photo Point and Top Station visit
- Check into hill resort
Day 3: Munnar Exploration
- Visit Eravikulam National Park (Rajamalai)
- Anamudi Peak trekking
- Kundala Lake boating
- Rose Garden and spice gardens
- Elephant rides at Camp Elephant
Day 4: Thekkady Wildlife
- Drive to Thekkady/Periyar
- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary boat cruise
- Spice plantation tour
- Elephant ride and Ayurvedic massage
- Cultural programs in evening
Day 5: Alleppey Backwaters
- Drive to Alleppey
- Check into houseboat
- Backwater cruise through canals and lagoons
- Village visits and paddy field walks
- Traditional meals on houseboat
- Overnight on backwaters
Day 6: Kovalam Beach
- Drive to Kovalam
- Relax at Lighthouse Beach and Hawa Beach
- Ayurvedic treatments and spa
- Sunset viewing and beach activities
- Seafood dinner by the beach
Day 7: Trivandrum & Departure
- Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Explore Napier Museum and Zoo
- Kovalam to Trivandrum sightseeing
- Airport transfer and departure
Places to Explore
Kumarakom, Vembanad Lake, Athirappilly Falls, Guruvayoor Temple, Wayanad, Bekal Fort, Kannur, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Palakkad